Development Squad

Male and female beginners, or existing rowers who need to resharpen their skills, row in our Development Squad.

This squad is coached and generally trains twice per week, but participants are also encouraged to maintain or improve their fitness levels through land training. The focus of water training is to improve technique in both sculling and sweep oar.

It is in the Development Squad that members will gain an understanding of our club culture, expectations, river and club rules, become competent in handling boats of all sizes, and develop to the point where they can move into other areas of a club.

The development squad operates for two or three months, immediately following the Learn Race & Recreational Rowing courses have been held. The two development periods usually start in the off-season, when the clubs experienced rowers have time to spend coaching the beginner rowers.